Thursday, May 12, 2016

1. Listening
1. CLB5L Listen to a phone message from a medical receptionist (Vocaroo) changing the date and time of an appointment
1. Who is this message from, and for whom?
2. Write down the old and new appointment information.
3. How does the speaker feel? How do you know?
4. Check your calendar and plan a call-back response. What better date/time canyou suggest? What good reason can you give? Write out your notes.
5. Ask yourself: Did you identify specific factual details and implied meanings; formal and casual style and register; language functions; emotional states from tone and intonation; the situation and relationships between speakers; and feelings such as interest, likes/dislikes, preferences.

1.This message is for Eman and from Tom.
2.The old appointment was to visit Dr. at his office on Thursday.The new appointment is to     change time to 3 pm. on Sept 21.
3.The speaker feels sorry because he explain the reason for the time adjustment and ask  for call-back.
4. Maybe at 2 pm is better because Eman  want to pick up his kid at 4 pm.

2.CLB5L Follow directions to locate an office, school or tourist attraction on a map.

1. Listen, and then find the directions map on Google Map.
2. Write down 3 questions about the directions.
3. Post your link with detailed TTC directions with those 3 questions.
4. Ask yourself: Did you follow a range of basic cohesive devices indicating order and sequence; seek clarification and confirmation if required; and respond with actions to directions and instructions?

1 from Don Mills to 1955 Steels Ave E

2.3.
Which is the best route from Don Mills to 1955 Steels Ave E?

https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Don+Mills/1955+Steeles+Ave+E,+Toronto,+ON+M2H+3P1/@43.7933934,-79.4990265,11z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d4d2ee27fc89c9:0x9adebffb771ecd04!2m2!1d-79.3456153!2d43.7754473!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d4d3364781b86f:0xf49026b7b19dc6fd!2m2!1d-79.3727727!2d43.808172!3e3?hl=en

Which is the more less walking route from Don Mills to 1955 Steels Ave E? https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Don+Mills/1955+Steeles+Ave+E,+Toronto,+ON+M2H+3P1/@43.7906536,-79.3939704,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d4d2ee27fc89c9:0x9adebffb771ecd04!2m2!1d-79.3456153!2d43.7754473!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d4d3364781b86f:0xf49026b7b19dc6fd!2m2!1d-79.3727727!2d43.808172!2m1!4e3!3e3?hl=en 

Which is the fewer transfers route from Don Mills to 1955 Steels Ave E?
https://www.google.ca/maps/dir/Don+Mills/1955+Steeles+Ave+E,+Toronto,+ON+M2H+3P1/@43.7937198,-79.3939704,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d4d2ee27fc89c9:0x9adebffb771ecd04!2m2!1d-79.3456153!2d43.7754473!1m5!1m1!1s0x89d4d3364781b86f:0xf49026b7b19dc6fd!2m2!1d-79.3727727!2d43.808172!2m1!4e2!3e3?hl=en
4.Yes, I did.I took several times attending concert or touring. I drove my private car to Don Mills or Bayview station, then took subway to downtown, and walked to the destination.

3 CLB5L Listen to a phone message from a co-worker asking about switching a shift to make a decision before returning the call.

1. Write down the key facts, names, times, details, etc.
2. What are some of the options given? What are some choices or decisions you have to make?
3. Will you agree to switch your shift? List 3 reasons.
4. Ask yourself: Did you identify main intent, main idea, factual details, words and expressions; some implied meanings; cohesive devices and discourse indicators for sequence, comparison and contrast; and basic signals in speech for collaboration, turn-taking and interrupting; and recognize and interpret advice, opinions and suggestions?

1.The speaker Jame left massage to his friend to switch his work shift on Thursday 4 o'clock  to  Saturday, because he  had a part-time work ending outside at that time.And he need a fast call-back.

2.The option is that the receiver or someone  takes turn  on Thursday and he  will work on Saturday.

3.Yes, I  agree to switch my shift.Because everyone some times need help from others for being tired , ill or having something special to do.

4.CLB5L Listen to a short explanation from a bank teller about different accounts (Vocaroo) to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each.

1. List the key facts about each account mentioned.
2. What options are recommended? Are they relevant to your needs?
3. Write a text message to members of your family. Which account will you probably decide on for each member of your family? Give reasons.
4. Ask yourself: Did you get the gist; identifies key words and phrase, factual details and some implied meanings, and opinions; and interpret descriptions, reports and explanations?

1. Tom works in CIBC bank.He is introducing different accounts for a customer.

First of all, Basic Chequing account. It is called Everyday Chequing Account, having 12 transactions/month,low fee $3.90/month.

Second one,Premier Service Account, having unlimited transactions all in one banking, $28.95/month.

Third one, Smart Account, having 12 transactions/ month, $4.95/month. If over 12 transactions, no more than $14.95 for unlimited transactions.

For newcomer, CIBC offers Everyday Chequing Account, having unlimited transactions, no monthly fee for first year.Permanent residents can qualify for $55 cash back and a safety deposit box as well. Besides, they can use advantage debit card for 24 hours bank. 

2.I recommend Smart Account for common use.It's relevant to my needs.I don't have a lot of services.
3.I  have a Basic Chequing account. And my wife has  a Smart Account. Because I'm a new comer.I'd like to get the good benefits of CIBC. My wife have been here for 4 years.Smart Account for her is more convenient.
4.Yes, I got the most things.